Gratitude It is November. The season of gratitude is upon us.  We find ourselves preparing for that great Thanksgiving feast; a celebration of all we have to be grateful for in life! The first harvest feast took place between the Plymouth Colonists and the Wampanoag Indians in 1621.  Other colonies had celebrations as well when… Read More »

Doxology Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise God all creatures here below. Praise God above ye heavenly hosts. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.  I always assumed that the Doxology had its origins as a hymn from the ancient church. My assumption comes from the title. In Greek “Doxa” means to praise and… Read More »

Time and Talents When I was a child I remember singing the “Magic Penny Song” Love is something if you give it away, give it away, give it away. Love is something if you give it away, you’ll end up having more. It’s just like a magic penny. Hold it tight and you won’t have… Read More »

Grateful In Ephesians 1:15-19 Paul writes “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people,  I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.  I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may… Read More »

A Part of History By now you have probably heard that Kingstree will host this year’s South Carolina Historical Tour. Each year the Historical Society organizes a tour of a different town in the state, highlighting its history. There is a deep and rich history covering some 300 years of the American story in this… Read More »

Nora Ephron said, “A family is a group of people who eat the same thing for dinner.” This week as we start back with Wednesday Night Happenings as a church family, we will eat the same thing together for dinner. Not only will we eat a meal together, we will also savor each other’s company… Read More »

Glory to God The first question of the Westminster Catechism asks “What is the chief end of humans?” And the answer to this question is “To glorify God and enjoy him forever.” Did you know that the title of our new hymnal is Glory to God? That was not by accident. It was very intentional,… Read More »

Ready, set, go! These words have been repeated by school age children for generations as they line up to begin a race or a game. Get yourself ready, get in the mindset, and then do it, go! It has been a while since the church has been in the mindset of gathering together on a… Read More »

Make a Joyful Noise Unto the Lord Psalm 100 sings out these very words, “Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come into his presence with singing.” V 1-2  And that is exactly what First Presbyterian Church in Sumter will do on September 17th. Last Sunday in… Read More »